As the little girl explored her backyard, she discovered a skink and delicately picked it up in her hand.

She was fascinated by its smooth scales and tiny feet as it wriggled in her palm.

She placed the skink down on the ground, intending to pamper her newfound friend.

However, the skink seized the opportunity to dart away swiftly.

She tried to catch it, but to her surprise, the skink's tail detached from its body, while the skink escaped with the rest of its body.

The sight of the tail on the floor made the girl scream in astonishment and concern.

The skink continued to scamper away, seemingly unfazed by the loss of its tail.
Location: Quakers Hill, Australia

Filmed on: 2024-03-25